Welcome to Writing for Christ Sarah Sundin, it is great to have you
here! Do you have an interesting fact about yourself the average reader
probably doesn’t know?
I took ballet lessons for ten
years while growing up, including pointe-work (“on your toes”). My teacher was
very traditional and didn’t allow us to use lamb’s wool or anything to cushion
our toes—it “didn’t allow you to feel the floor.” I finally got rid of the
scars on my toes from all the blisters. However, she was a fabulous teacher and
taught us so much—not just ballet, but discipline and respect and perseverance.
Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?
I love to write historical
fiction, but I read other genres too. Historicals, women’s fiction,
contemporary romance…I also like some thrillers and fantasy.
Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how
you view writing?
The best writing advice I received
early on was about truly writing from the character’s point of view. Learning
to see what my character sees, hear what she hears, feel what she feels, think
what she thinks—and to infuse every word with my character’s voice, even the
narration and description. This revolutionized my writing.
5 things you love?
My kids’ laughter, crisp autumn
days, gumdrops, the redwoods, and caffeine.
What novel have you recently read that has stood out to you that both
teens and adults will find enjoyment in?
That’s the nice thing about
Christian fiction—so much is appropriate for both teens and adults. My teen daughter
and I fight over the new books as they come in. We don’t always share the same
taste, but we enjoy many of the same authors. I’m currently reading Karen
Barnett’s Mistaken, set in the 1920s,
and I’m sure teens will like it too—romance, danger…two handsome men for the
heroine to choose between.
Places for readers to learn more about you?
I love to visit with readers. You
can find me at…
Website: http://www.sarahsundin.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sarahsundin
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sarahsundin
Thank you for being with us today!
Readers, here is your chance to enter to win Sarah's book!
Please leave an email address! If I draw your name and there is no email, you will not win.
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Contest is only open in the U.S. and void where prohibited. Chances of winning are based on the number of entries and winner is draw from a non-biased third party- Random.org. I am not responsible for any lost or damaged items for said prize.
Thanks for coming by to enter! Contest ends on August 16th
Attn Readers! If you're struggling to leave a comment on my blog, please email your comment entries (in ONE email) and I will submit it for you. But PLEASE only do this after you've failed to leave a comment. My email is: caseym.writer(@)gmail.com
Thanks for the giveaway!. Love Sarah's books, and I really enjoyed your review of this one, Casey. Sounds fantastic!
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I haven't read any of her books yet. Would love to start with this one.
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Thanks so much for the great giveaway! I haven't had the opportunity to read any of Sarah's novels, but have heard lots of good things about On Distant Shores, and would love to be able to win a copy!
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I love Sarah's books! I've only got to read two of them, but both were amazing!
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I love Sarah's books! I am working on collecting them all because they are worth rereading, again and again. I'd love to read this new one!
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I love your advice to write through the characters' perspectives. Would love to be entered for the giveaway!
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I love historical fiction! Thanks for the chance to win this book.
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I love stories set during WWII. I just found out that the flight nurse's name in the book was Georgiana! My mother's name was Georgia but my father love to call her Georgiana!
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Mistaken sounds like an interesting read! I am going to have to look that one up! martha(at)lclink(dot)com
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I haven't read any of Sarah's books yet. This one sounds like one I would enjoy.
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Reading Sarah's books is a great way to learn more about World War II. I've read many of her books and really enjoyed them.
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Thanks for this giveaway of On Distant Shores. I'd love to win!
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I like reading about the WW2 era. This series is in my to read stack. I would love to read the one Sarah is reading right now--Thanks for the chance to win.
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I was sure I commented here, but don't see it. This post of your interview is my favorite. Tho, I have enjoyed most. I sure would love to win this to go with my "With Every Letter". Please put this in the drawing.
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Casey, I am a follower of this blog. Please give me a third entry. Thanks!
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Sorry Casey, the comment or entry 3 was suppose to say that I am a subscriber of yours. Thanks and sorry for the mistake.
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I recently read my first Sarah Sundin book. What a wonderful discovery. monac1000@gmail.com
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Rachelle & Mona - so glad to meet new readers :)
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Good early morning, Ms. Herringshaw + Ms. Sundin!
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Thanks again for the bookaway!!
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